Is there a greater leafy green than Swiss chard? It's more versatile than Meryl Streep. It's edible both raw and cooked. It's packed with vitamins A, K, and C. Plus, it's related to the sea beet, which is really fun to say out loud. Bitter, but not so much as broccoli rabe, chard is lovely own its own, in soups, or as part of a bigger recipe.

Sauteed with a little garlic and red pepper flakes, Swiss chard is the star of the recipe, a subtly spiced counter for sweet turkey sausage. On top of cheesy, creamy polenta, the whole deal makes for a rounded, balanced weeknight meal. Serve it with a glass of wine, and it's ready to go for company.

Directions

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In large dry nonstick skillet, brown sausage 6 to 8 minutes over medium heat, flipping once halfway through cooking. Remove sausage to bowl and set aside. Add olive oil to now-empty skillet and heat until shimmering. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring frequently until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add Swiss chard and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Cover and steam until fully wilted, stirring occasionally and adding water if necessary, about 4 minutes total. When chard is almost fully wilted, add sausage back to pan and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm while polenta cooks.